Geto Onsen
夏油温泉
A historic hot spring resort on Mount Yakeishi featuring rare natural lime formations and baths with water rising from the floor.
What it is
- A hot spring resort located on the slopes of Mount Yakeishi in Kitakami City.
- Reportedly discovered in 1334 and ranked as a top-tier Ozeki bath during the Edo period.
- Designated as a National Health Resort in 1965 for its mineral-rich waters.
- The site consists of two main inns and multiple hot spring baths.
What to see
- Outdoor baths where hot water emerges directly from the bottom of the pools.
- The Tengu-no-Iwa lime scale dome which is a designated national natural monument.
- Waters containing a mix of sodium chloride and calcium sulfate.
When to go
- Visit between May and October as the facilities close during the winter season.
- The access road is strictly closed from November to early May.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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